Sleeping well is a part of being healthy, but many of us suffer from insomnia or unrestful sleeps. Here are some of our favourite sleep aids:

SLEEP MASK

Sometimes it's as simple as a sleep mask. Whether it's because your partner is on their laptop or reading by lamp, even a little bit of light can get in the way of you and dream land. Try a sleep mask. They are also excellent for weekend morning sleeping-in and naps.

ShopLANGUOR | Kala Cotton Organic Sleep Mask

eco candle: Wax & Fire Co. from well.ca

BEDTIME YOGA w/ ECO CANDLE

​I promise... if you don't drift off straight away after a bedtime yoga sesh, you'll at least be super duper relaxed. We actually wrote a post featuring a few of our fav YouTube bedtime yoga routines here. Choose your routine, light an eco candle and zen out for 20 minutes or so before hitting the hay. Bonus: stretching out your body feels ahhh-mazing!

GOOD OLD BOOKS

We all know reading is one of the most recommended ways to fall asleep. But does it work? What if you don't like reading? {Then it might work even faster!} Even an interesting page turner can have a dozy effect. You just want to get through this one chapter... but... can't... keep... eyes... open. Zzzzzz. Give it a try.

Yep, temperature can have an affect on your sleep. It's better to have your room cooler than warmer. According to sleep.org, "the suggested bedroom temperature should be between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal sleep" {that's 15 to 19 degrees Celsius}. They also suggest "in addition to the cooler room temperature, you should try placing a hot water bottle at your feet or wearing socks."

A few other things to try: Ensure you're getting enough SLEEP HOURS; PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE {even when your screen is on night mode, most apps excite your brain rather than relax it}; AVOID ALCOHOL {it can interrupt your circadian rhythm}, AVOID DRINKING LIQUIDS a couple hours before going to bed {less chance of needing to pee mid-sleep}:EAR PLUGS {if you don't require 100% hearing when you're sleeping}, SLEEP MEDITATIONS or SOOTHING SLEEP MUSIC. If you still have trouble with sleep, or wake up feeling like you didn't get a good rest {night after night}, consider booking an appointment with a sleep specialist. Underlying disorders - like sleep apnea - are quite common and largely go untreated.